2) Hot Shots Part Deux- Rainbow Serpent Festival

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Daniel convinced me to attend what can only be described as the Burning Man of Australia... four days of unadulterated hippie nonsense in the Aussie outback. With nearly 50 Phish show and several similar events under my belt I can honestly say that this was the crunchiest thing I have ever been to... and it was heaps of fun!

This dude greeted us at the gate. See what I mean?

The setting was in a massive field with treed areas, rolling hills and grazing animals in the distance. It was the most amazing festival site ever! One night we saw kangaroos hopping in the distance. I was giddy.

Our camp. We were totally set up. Breakfast consisted of perfectly made Belvedere martinis, sangria and bloody mary's. Hither Hillians take note.

Of course some people had other plans for breakfast. You have to respect a man rocking 3 different substances at 10am.

Canned food buffet. All things considered this smorgasbord was delicious.

We danced all day

We danced all night

And there were lasers! The big green ones extended a few miles overhead. We lay in a field one night and watched them till 5am. Full on.

And there was a legit pool party during one of the days at the local community pool. A DJ spun while the local rotary club grilled burgers and dogs. Unbelievable.

I highly doubt this dude is more than meets the eye. At what point do you start regretting a Transformers tattoo? My guess is somewhere between immediately and instantly.

Mr Universe 2015. He might want to chill with the whole pulse-checking thing, though. We all know its 120 over sexy.

Two can play at that game

Excuse me, three can play at that game

And there was heaps of art

And did I mention hippies?

But it was honestly a total blast. Since leaving, people all over the country have been thrilled to learn I was there. Apparently it was a big deal. To me it was just this, though:

Oh, and one last thing. While there, I discovered Victoria Bitter, the Budweiser of Australia. Everyone scoffed, but of course I fell in love. Don't you want to just cuddle up with its nice green can? One day my love, one day.